Whoooah! 😁

[Sadie-runs]

Good morning dear running fiends,

So it seems that not stopping for a wee / not being intimidated by a dog / not having a stomach virus has really improved my time...funny that!

Was out a bit later than normal today, at 7:45am, and it was already quite warm. Wish I had got out sooner as it was raining lightly at 7am, that would have been lovely.

Went to my beloved park, and repeated my last 10k route. Truth be told, it was hard, and I had to really focus and give myself a good taking to on a few occasions. Walked for 1 min up a ridiculous steep set of steps, but the rest was all trotting along at a steady pace. It was HARD but I did it! Very happy.

Hope you all have memorable runs this weekend, and take care in the heat.

Sadie-runs x

[Ripcurlrana71 Graduate10]

Wow look at your time and pace!!!! Amazing and leader of our pack. Super well done. 💪🏼💪🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🤩Xx

[Sadie-runs Graduate10 in reply to Ripcurlrana71]

Thanks Ripcurly! It was also the inaugural outing of my new Runderwear pants - maybe they made the difference?! BTW I can not recommend them enough - so comfy, zero chafe and the wicking wow! 😂 xxx

[linda9389 Graduate10 in reply to Sadie-runs]

Haha. I just bought a pair, yet to try them. I feel my run shopping has reached a new extreme, but will take comfort knowing I'm not alone 😀. Awesome run for you today, congratulations on such an amazing time.

[Sadie-runs Graduate10 in reply to linda9389]

NEVER thought I would buy pants especially for running, but now wish I had sooner, Linda. They are amazing! You are not alone my dear. 😁 But you know, this running lark is wonderful, I think it’s worth investing in good kit that will help us with our goals.

And thanks! 10 mins better than my first 10k! Crazy. x

[linda9389 Graduate10 in reply to Sadie-runs]

I will christen mine at the Race for Life tomorrow!

[Sadie-runs Graduate10 in reply to linda9389]

Enjoy! Are they the bright pink ones by any chance? 😁 Enjoy the race! Such a worthy cause. xx

[Ripcurlrana71 Graduate10 in reply to Sadie-runs]

Brilliant!!! X

[Hidden in reply to Sadie-runs]

While Inwore my cheapo decathlon one’s and they gave me a bum wedgie. Still better than ordinary knickers though

[JennyH10]

Wow that’s an amazing pace! Not surprised it was hard but blimey you did it! 👍💪

[Sadie-runs Graduate10 in reply to JennyH10]

Thank you, Jenny. I honestly didn’t feel like I was going especially fast! x

[HoagyM Graduate10]

10 mins off your last one 😳, brilliant run Sadie, well done 👏👏👏

[Sadie-runs Graduate10 in reply to HoagyM]

Thanks Hoagy! Helps not having to stop for a wee. 😊

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Wow Sadie, you go from strength to strength. 10k and running for an hour seem like impossible dreams to me but you are also running 10k at a faster pace than I can run 5k. You must be a natural born runner 🏃‍♀️ Well done for avoiding barking dogs etc

[Sadie-runs Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Thanks Dexy! I have no idea how this is happening to be honest! I just keep putting the hours in, one foot after the other, singing “la la la” with my fingers in my ears whenever a voice tells me to stop/give up/you can’t do this! Knackered now. Will take next 10k way slower, I think - the last 1km was horrible and hard fought because of my pace. xxx

[Tasha99 Graduate10]

That’s an amazing pace! Well done! I can only dream of being that fast 🏃🏾‍♀️💪🏽

[Sadie-runs Graduate10 in reply to Tasha99]

I cannot help but think it was a flook, Tasha, but thanks! x

[Tasha99 Graduate10 in reply to Sadie-runs]

Nope. You did it 💪🏽

[Richard7 Graduate10]

Well done Sadie - great time nearly a sub hour. It's amazing what you can do on an uninterrupted run!! 😊👍👏

[Sadie-runs Graduate10 in reply to Richard7]

Thanks dear Richard! Usain Bolt is quaking in his running shoes I expect. 🤣 x

[Richard7 Graduate10 in reply to Sadie-runs]

Nah ... Only ever seen him run for 40s!!!

[misswobble Graduate10 in reply to Richard7]

Usain was asked how fast he could run a mile. Apparently,he replied that he didn’t know as he’d never run one.

So, we’ve all got one up on him 😁

[LoungeLizaard Graduate10]

Wow!!!!! I mean wow!!! Look at that time!!

Well done xx ❤️

[Sadie-runs Graduate10 in reply to LoungeLizaard]

Thanks dear LL. 😘 But I do mean it when I say I want to slow down - I was dead on my feet the last km, not a pretty sight! But still, I am pleased, didn’t realise I had it in me! 😂 xx

[LoungeLizaard Graduate10 in reply to Sadie-runs]

Those last km’s are a killer! ❤️🏃‍♂️

[ju-ju- Graduate10]

Well done and a fantastic time too..

[Sadie-runs Graduate10 in reply to ju-ju-]

Thanks dear ju-ju! 😘

[sallenson Graduate10]

That is one hell of a time, hon!! Wowsa. And massive hugs and general cheeriness xx

[Sadie-runs Graduate10 in reply to sallenson]

Thanks pal! Wind was behind me, obvs. 😁xx

[quirkybee]

Aaaaaand very well done too Sadie. I really am so very proud of you my little lovely. Your pace is tremendous, oh to get like you one day. And so what if you had to walk up the steps, I'd be doing that too. You've done marvellously and still shining through.

Big cheer for Sadie, yaaaay, your post is very encouraging👍👍 xxx

[Sadie-runs Graduate10 in reply to quirkybee]

Aw, thanks darling, you are so sweet. 💕 I hope to be encouraging - nothing special about me, am just a 46-year old woman who just puts one foot in front of the other. This time last year I could not run for one minute! Mad, isn’t it?! Hope you are doing well, lovely lady. xxx

[Hidden]

Hi Sadie. Well done on your 10k especially in this heat.👏👏

So pleased your feeling better and no dogs intimidating you.

Keep safe😀x

[Sadie-runs Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks dear Peggy! Having to take a nap now, lol! All the dogs I encountered today mostly ignored me or grinned at me. 🐶 x

[Hidden in reply to Sadie-runs]

Nice one Sadie!😀😀

[Tbae]

The terror team rules.👍

Wow Sadie, amazing.🌟

Its always been there and lots more to come.👍

Wonder what your other half of TT thinks now, I bet he wishes he had let you graduate first.🙈😂😂

Mind you Neil will just have to change up a gear now or do something. 🙈 when he returns, bet you he is looking at new stuff , as we speak.🙈😂

He will be delighted for you as is everyone.👏👏

I think they better muzzle that dog owner also now with you around.🙈😂😂

💥🏃‍♀️💥. 🏃‍♂️🤔

[Sadie-runs Graduate10 in reply to Tbae]

Thank you so much, my friend! 😘 It was a good run. Neil is doing great; we are honestly not competing - more like just egging each other on! I just about forgive him for getting to 10k first. 😂

I love your comment about the aggressive 🐕 dog! Ha ha ha!

Have a great weekend. x

[SaskAlliecat Graduate10]

Whoohoo! Now you'll be known as Sadie-runs-10k-fast! You're a speed demon. A great run, a superb pace; no scary dog or ignorant dog owner can keep you away!

[Sadie-runs Graduate10 in reply to SaskAlliecat]

Thanks Sask! It was nice to be rewarded with a good run after a meh! run on Thursday. 😊

[Jay66UK Graduate10]

Superb. That is an impressive run 👏👏👏

[Sadie-runs Graduate10 in reply to Jay66UK]

Cheers Jay! 😊

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10]

Whoop whoop!! That glass that I raised to you last night might be coming out again tonight!! Amazing...I’m not worthy!! Wow to the time & pace Mrs!!! Maybe you should change your name to ‘Sadiesablur!!! xxx

[Sadie-runs Graduate10 in reply to Mummycav]

Well, I like that as a new name, MC! And thank you. 😊 I really must try to go slower next time though, I was such a mess at the end! Lol! xxx

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Sadie-runs]

Story of my life!! 🙄 x

[Hidden]

Wow Sadie just look how fast you are despite the heat. Xx

[Sadie-runs Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

I got out before it was too awful, thankfully! And the wet buff really is a lifesaver. 😁 I do need to slow down though; I don’t want to feel quite as knackered after doing a 10k! xx

[Hidden]

If it’s any consolation, I couldn’t get any slower and I’m still knackered. I 5hink the humidity is the culprit for me xx

[Sadie-runs Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

The humidity is horrible right now. 😪

[Elfe5 60minGraduate]

Hey Sadie, that’s fantastic! 😃

Super impressed!xx

[Sadie-runs Graduate10 in reply to Elfe5]

Thank you lovely Elfe. 😘 xx

[Hidden]

Flippin’ Nora, that’s fantastic, well done you. I’m still in awe! Well done for getting out there again after a tough week, and what else? Oh yes, totally smashing it!!! You’re awesome, I wish I had your strength, stamina, speed and determination. I also wish “determination “ began with an “s”. That would’ve fitted better 😂

Seriously girl, I’m so proud of you xxx

[Sadie-runs Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Aw, thank you so much, dear Neil. All those things you listed, you do have! xxx

[Hidden]

Fan-bloody-tastic!!!!! Well done Sadie. 🍾🥂😘👏👏👏👏🤜🤛

[Sadie-runs Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Cheers Sutsha! It was a hard run, that’s for sure. Looking forward to some gentler running after that! xxx

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10]

Another super 10k ...Super Sadie! 😎

Well done, you dug deep and put the work in, and kept going.... what a great time!

Imagine what you will be capable of in September🙆😎...

Well done lovely Sadie 😊xx

[Sadie-runs Graduate10 in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Thank you dearest Jan! Sometimes you do have to push yourself a wee bit to get a new result, but this time I wasn’t thinking about it, it just happened! I cannot wait for the temps to cool down! It has been 20 degrees plus at night here in London and I am just not sleeping! Bring on autumn I say! 😊 xxx

[APScotland Graduate10]

Superb run! Well done!!! I'm well impressed

[Sadie-runs Graduate10 in reply to APScotland]

😊😊😊 Cheers AP! I really didn’t know I had it in me. Ju-ju’s plan really works a treat! x

[Sarakc Graduate10]

Brilliant run! Very well done! 😀👏🏃‍♀️x

[Sadie-runs Graduate10 in reply to Sarakc]

Thanking you kindly, Sara. xx

[Marvo69]

Wow Sadie, those wee little legs move FAST! Well done! You are born to run long distance 🏃 I can feel your pleasure. Xx

[Sadie-runs Graduate10 in reply to Marvo69]

Indeed. You know in cartoons when a character runs so fast their legs are just a circular blur? That’s me. 😂 But seriously, I am not that fast all the time; I think this 10k was a flook! I just tries me best. And thank you for your kind words. I love the challenge of a longer run, and will get back to it as soon as this flipping heat wave passes! xx